TOWN OF MORAGA
TOWN COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026
Kerry Hillis, Mayor
Brian Dolan, Vice Mayor
Lisa Maglio, Councilmember
Graham Thiel, Councilmember
Steve Woehleke, Councilmember
Scott Mitnick, Town Manager
Katie Bruner, Admin. Services Director
Sonia Urzua, Planning Director
Amy Heavener, Town Clerk
Denise Bazzano, Assistant Town Attorney
Jon King, Police Chief
Nate Levine, Interim Public Works Director
Mackenzie Brady, Parks & Recreation Director
Executive Team
Town of Moraga Mission Statement
The Town of Moraga is dedicated to preserving our semi-rural character, conserving open spaces, providing exceptional municipal services, fostering safety and resiliency, providing opportunities for development, and creating a vibrant, innovative, and sustainable community for all.
AGENDA ACCESS: The meeting agenda is posted on the following notice board locations: 329 Rheem Blvd.; Moraga Library located at 1500 St. Marys Rd.; The Hacienda located at 2100 Donald Drive; and Online at:
https://www.moraga.ca.us/AgendaCenter
VIEWING OPTIONS: The Moraga Town Council meeting is scheduled to take place on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. The meeting may be attended in person at 335 Rheem Blvd, Moraga, on Community Access Television (CATV) Comcast Channel 26; or by viewing the Town's YouTube Live channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@TownofMoraga335
PUBLIC INPUT: To provide input to the Town Council please submit comments via the following email address: [email protected] up to two hours prior to the start of the meeting. Written comment cards will also be available for submission at the meeting. Individuals addressing the Town Council are requested to state their name and community of residence for the record. If further assistance is needed, please email the Town Clerk at [email protected] or call (925) 888-7021.
It is the policy of the Town of Moraga that Councilmembers, Town employees and meeting participants are to be treated with respect and dignity. Actual or perceived discrimination and/or harassment of a Councilmember, Town employee or others on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religious creed, sex or sexual orientation will not be tolerated.
CEQA STATEMENT: Unless stated otherwise on the agenda, every item on the agenda is exempt from CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(C), 15061(B)(3), 15273, 15378, 15301, 15323 and/or Public Resources Code Section 21065.
NOTICE: If you challenge a Town's zoning, planning, or other decision in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Town Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Judging review of any Town administrative decision may be had only if petition is filed with the court not later than the 90th day following the date upon which the decision becomes final. Judicial review of environment determination may be subject to a shorter time period for litigation, in certain cases 30 days following the date of final decision. The Town of Moraga will provide special assistance for disabled citizens upon at least 72 hours advance notice to the Town Manager's office (925- 888-7021). If sign assistance is needed or written material printed in a larger font or taped, advance notice is necessary. All meeting rooms are accessible to the disabled. 1 January 28, 2026
Town Council Regular Meeting
TOWN OF MORAGA
TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026
5:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PRESENTATIONS
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
5. ADOPTION OF MEETING AGENDA
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
6.1 Approval of Minutes for the January 14, 2026 Regular meeting of the Moraga Town Council.
6.2 Approve a Proclamation recognizing January 27th as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
6.3 Waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter
3.04 (Purchasing System) of the Moraga Municipal Code (MMC) relating to the Town's Purchases of Services, Supplies and Equipment; and find the Ordinance Exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
6.4 By minute order, adopt the list of the 2026 Town Council Committee Appointments discussed at the January 14, 2026 Regular Town Council meeting.
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBER
335 RHEEM BOULEVARD
MORAGA, CA
ROLL CALL
3A. BART's Role in the Region
Time reserved for those in the audience who wish to address the Town Council on items which are not on the agenda. The Council cannot discuss details or vote on items not on the agenda. Your concerns may be referred to the Town Manager for a brief comment or for further review. Note: Public input pertaining to a specific item on the agenda may be made during consideration of that item.
A. Consideration of Consent Items Removed for Discussion B. Acceptance of Consent Items
2 January 28, 2026
Town Council Regular Meeting
6.5 Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Town Manager, or their designee, to execute all documents necessary to complete the application process for the California Department of Housing and Community Development's Prohousing Incentive Program (PIP) grant funds for $560,000.00 and for the receipt of said funds, to be allocated to the Park Street Senior Affordable Housing Project.
6.6 Adopt a Resolution:
1. Accepting a Grant Deed and Reservation of Sewer Easement dedicating certain property for public right-of-way purposes at 1299 School Street (Chase Bank);
2. Accepting a Grant of Public Utility Easement for street lighting infrastructure serving two street lights along Moraga Way;
3. Authorizing the Town Manager, or designee, to execute the Certificates of Acceptance and directing recordation of the documents with the Contra Costa County Recorder; and
4. Finding that the above are exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES
8. PUBLIC HEARING
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
9A Approve, by minute order, the proposed 2026 Lamorinda Legislative Framework.
10. COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
12. TOWN MANAGER FOLLOW-UP AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
A. Councilmember Reports on AB1234 Activities, Councilmember Announcements B. Town Manager
3 January 28, 2026
Town Council Regular Meeting